The richest people in America
Forbes has published its annual list of the wealthiest people in the U.S. Two thirds of the superrich added to their fortunes in 2012, boosting their average net worth by $400 million to a record $4.2 billion. Take a look at the richest people in America.
Two thirds of the superrich added to their fortunes last year, boosting their average net worth by $400 million to a record $4.2 billion. Take a look at the list of the wealthiest Americans, as compiled by Forbes.
Two thirds of the superrich added to their fortunes last year, boosting their average net worth by $400 million to a record $4.2 billion. Take a look at the list of the wealthiest Americans, as compiled by Forbes.
Take a look at the richest people in America.
10. Michael Bloomberg, New York City mayor. Net worth: $25 billion.
9. S. Robson Walton, son of Walmart Stores Inc founder Sam Walton and chairman of Walmart. Net worth: $26.1 billion.
8. Alice Walton (pictured with brothers Rob and Jim), Chairman, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Net worth: $26.3 billion.
7. Jim Walton, chairman and chief executive officer of Arvest Bank Group Inc. Net worth: $26.6 billion.
6. Christy Walton & Family, WalMart heiress. Net worth: $27.9 billion.
4. David Koch (tie), along with brother Charles, David is co-owner and executive vice president of Koch Industries. Net worth: $31 billion.
4. Charles Koch (tie), along with brother David, Charles is co-owner and executive vice president of Koch Industries. Net worth: $31 billion.
3. Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle. Net worth: $41 billion.
2. Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Net worth: $44 billion.
1. Bill Gates, chairman and co-founder of Microsoft Corp., is also co-chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Net worth: $66 billion.
To read more about the wealthiest Americans, go to Forbes.com.
